Benefits Analyst

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The Benefits and Retirement Analyst is responsible for maintaining the employee benefits programs and retirement plans. Supports both employees and leaders with queries related to benefits coverage and retirement eligibility. Collaborates with carriers, business partners and third-party administrators on enrollment strategy, data reporting and compliance. Ensures that various policies and procedures are executed according to the organization's policy and federal and state laws; provides assistance and follows up on policies, procedures, documentation and organizational projects as required.

Your Everyday

Administers day-to-day activities of benefit plans, including medical, dental and vision, flexible spending plans, health savings accounts (HSA) and other ancillary workplace benefit offerings:

• Coordinates all aspects of eligibility, enrollment, plan implementation and related communications.
• Assists plan vendors and third-party administrators on day-to-day eligibility/claim issues.

Administers Employee Enrollment System:

• Administers employee records in applicable systems and weekly reviews HR reports for ongoing benefit eligibility and reconciliation.

Works as a part of an integrated team educating employees, managers and HRBPs on programs, procedures, eligibility rules and coverages:

• Responds to employee inquires in a timely manner.
• Analyzes and reviews policies, procedures and practices and provides process improvement recommendations as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, relating to employee benefits and retirement programs.
• Ensures practices are HIPPA compliant.

Assists with other special projects and tasks as assigned:

• Administers daily activities for the 403(b),457(b),401(k) retirement programs as well as the retirement and HSA contribution remittances and discrepancy files.
• Prepares and remits employee and employer monthly benefit premium invoices and other benefit related invoices.

The Must-Haves

Minimum:

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

6 years of relevant Human Resources experience with a High School Diploma

4 years of relevant Human Resources experience with an Associate's Degree

2 years of relevant Human Resources experience with a Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred Experience with Employee Benefits, Worker's Compensation, and Leave of Absence Administration

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Required:High school diploma or GED

Preferred: Bachelor's degree

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be knowledgeable in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong communication and teaming/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cross-team relationship.
• Ability to shift focus, multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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